TOK and Internationalism

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International dimensions


In many ways TOK is ideally placed to foster internationalism, in close harmony with the aims of the

IB learner profile.

The TOK aims embody many of the attributes needed by a citizen of the world:

  1. self-awareness;
  2. a reflective, critical approach;
  3. interest in other people’s points of view;
  4. and a sense of responsibility.

Global controversies often rest on significant knowledge issues that can provide useful starting points

for TOK explorations, depending on students’ interests and awareness.

TOK activity, in turn, can contribute significantly to the understanding of these large questions.